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  Watergate & the Teapot Dome...

  Charles River Editors

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  The early 20th century was a time of sudden growth for the young American automobile industry, and of a military beginning to extend its reach around the world. In what would become largely a jurisdictional dispute over Western natural resources, the unbridled oil industry of the new century collided with the United States military and the Department of the Interior, set against the dominance of a corruption-riddled presidential administration. For the first time in American history, in a test between entrepreneurism and government management, a high-ranking cabinet official was convicted of corruption and sent to prison in the aftermath, along with his co-conspirators. Although never directly implicated in the row over Teapot Dome and its sister fields, the administration of Republican Warren G. Harding, elected in November of 1921, set the scandal in motion by transferring control of the Navy’s oil fields to the Department of Interior, at the Secretary of the Interior’s incessant urging.  
  	Increasingly and mistakenly viewed as a single scandal within the United States government, what is commonly referred to as the Watergate scandal serves as an overarching term for a series of scandals beginning in 1971 and extending through 1974, although more than any other, it refers to the specific break-in at the Watergate Hotel and office complex in Washington, D.C. The crisis, originating in a secretive battle between the two major political parties, the Nixon White House’s paranoia, and the ensuing conflict concerning the release of confidential information to the public, induced senior government officials into committing crimes (most notoriously petty burglary) and coverups for the purposes of character assassination and inter-political espionage, and it ultimately resulted in the first and only resignation of a sitting American president.

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  The pattern code Numerology -...

  Marina Jakubovská

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  The Pattern Code .Numerology. Unlock Your destiny and discover the hidden logic behind the events of your life.  
  You take the date of birth 01.02.1980 and calculate it like this: 0+1+0+2+1+9+8+0 = 21, and you get the main number. Then the further calculations are done according to the book. 
  Have you ever felt like there is a hidden logic behind the events of your life? Most people live day to day unaware that numbers are the invisible language of the universe. In the pattern Code , you will discover how to decode this language and gain a profound uderstanding of who you truly are. In this book , you will learn how to Calculate ypur Life Path Number and understand your souls true purpose. Identify recurring patterns in your reletionships, career, and personal growth. Align your energy with the natural cycles of the universe for better decisione-making. Bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern self-discovery. 
  This isnt just a book about numbers, it is a manual for your lifes journey. Whether you are a complete beginer or a seasoned spiritual seeker, The pattern code provides a clear actionable system to help you navigate your destinu with confidence. 
  Stop guessing. Start decoding. Your future is written in the numbers.

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  Learn Swedish With Music

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Can learning Swedish be as simple as listening to music? 
   
  
   
  And as easy as remembering song lyrics?
   
  
   
  Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Swedish, you’d easily learn Swedish words and phrases the same way! 
   
  
   
  So, yes, learning Swedish is as easy as listening to music… with the Learn Swedish With Music Audiobook.
   
  
   
  Just press play, and you’ll hear Swedish words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And… follow along!
   
  
   
  You’ll learn 180+ most common Swedish words and phrases… while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.
   
  
   
  Learn Swedish With Music is the easiest way to start learning Swedish.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.
   
  
   
  What will you learn?
   
  180+ Words & Phrases Including...
   
  • Basic Greetings
   
  • Numbers
   
  • Common Questions and Answers
   
  • Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing
   
  • Common Hobbies
   
  • And much more
   
  
   
  Learn Swedish With Music includes...
   
  • 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long)
   
  • Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson
   
  • 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total
   
  • Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  Dangerous Jokes - How Racism and...

  Claire Horisk

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  People often get away with belittling others if they frame their speech as jokes—speech that would be condemned if stated seriously. "It's just a joke," they say. But what is different or special about joking? And if jokes about lawyers and politicians are morally acceptable, then what is wrong with joking about race or gender? Furthermore, if we may joke about a politician's shirts, may we joke about his weight? People who are targeted by demeaning jokes feel their impact but may not be able to pinpoint where the harm lies. 
   
   
   
  Dangerous Jokes develops a novel, well-researched, and compelling argument that lays bare the power of demeaning jokes in ordinary conversations. Claire Horisk draws on her expertise in philosophy of language and on evidence from sociology, law, and cognitive science to explain how the element of humor—so often used as a defense—makes jokes more potent than regular speech in communicating prejudice and reinforcing social hierarchies. She addresses the morality of telling, being amused by, and laughing at, derogatory jokes, and she gives a new account of listening that addresses the morality of listening to demeaning speech. She leaves us with no illusions about whether "it's just a joke" is an excuse for demeaning humor.

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  The Moral Equivalent of War

  William James

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  The Moral Equivalent of War, the last public utterance of William James, is significant as expressing the opinions of a practical psychologist on a question of growing popular interest. For the past fifteen years the movement for promoting international peace has been enlisting the support of organizations and individuals the world over. That this is a question on which much may be said for the opposition, James, though a pacificist, admits with his usual fair-mindedness, pointing out that militarism is the sole nourisher of certain human virtues that the world cannot let die, and that until the peace party devises some substitute, some moral equivalent, for the disciplinary value of war, their utopian goal is neither desirable nor possible. His own solution is advanced not as a practical measure, but merely as an illustration to show that the world is full of opportunities for the peaceful development and continuation of the martial qualities of human life.This essay was written for general dissemination as a publication of the American Association for International Conciliation, February, 1910. As it not only presents a peace program but defines as well the most familiar arguments of the war party, no militarist article has been included, although it may be mentioned that a suggestive apology for war is to be found among De Quincey's Essays and also in Ruskin's Crown of Wild Olive. Additional documents on conciliation, approaching the question from innumerable points of view, are published by the Association mentioned above.(Summary by Harrison Ross Steeves and Frank Humphrey Ristine, editors.)Edited and with an introduction by Harrison Ross Steeves (1881-1981) and Frank Humphrey Ristine (1884-1958)

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  How to Talk to Anyone: Proven...

  Vincent McDaniel

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  Master the Art of Conversation and Build Confidence That Transforms Every Relationship 
  Do you wish you could talk to anyone with ease and confidence? 
   In this audiobook, Vincent McDaniel shares practical, science-based strategies for becoming a naturally engaging communicator in every setting. 
  Drawing from psychology, emotional intelligence, and social dynamics, you will learn how to start conversations comfortably, keep them flowing, and connect with people on a deeper level. 
  As you listen, you will discover how to:Overcome social fear: Build confidence and ease in any situation.Start and sustain conversations: Turn small talk into meaningful dialogue.Read people with clarity: Understand emotions and body language.Handle awkward moments: Transition smoothly and stay relaxed.Speak with authenticity: Communicate confidently without trying to impress.Create genuine rapport: Build trust and connection quickly and naturally. 
  With real-life examples and step-by-step techniques, this audiobook helps you transform every interaction into an opportunity for connection and confidence. 
  Start listening today and learn how to talk to anyone with ease, warmth, and lasting impact.

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